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The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-08
No Romaacs This Time.

New YORK, May Kate Fisher, the
young girl whose romantic story about
having been thrown into the East River
some time ago by man who attempted to
assault her, kept the police busy investi-
eating for some time, was arrested and
held to-day on charge of having tried, on
three diff, rent occasions, to fire the tene-
ment in which she lived. She was held
for examination.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-08
A Fatal Exnlasion.

WH.KEsBARRE May AT 2 o'clock this after
noon, the corning mill at The Lafiin Powder Com
pany at Mosaic exploded with great violence. A
number of small buildings adjoining the mill were
literally blown to pieces. One man. Joseph Fra
ger, was killed.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

bill providing for ihe appointment of a board of trustees 10 administer on the property Of the mormon church was omitted The oil repeAls the charter hi the mormon church and ins;rncts the attorney generals 10 institute proceedings to recover sli property of ths, corpora Iinn nos acquired according 10 the law ot the United States Churches, grounds, churchyAds and property used for pur- poses oi worship ali not Dc interfered with !, also revoiss the charter of the mormon immigratisn society, and devotes the property of both corporations to public school purposes, IL leaves the election law IS substaucsally as a, pres en,. excep, that II insists on presidents power to appo,n, probate judges subject 10 the conhrmaton oi the senate The provisions of the house bill sutho nnng the administration of an oath soa legal xl.e to sustain charge os polygamy are included The provisionus of the house bill eliminating poiygamis; from the regisserarion lists are also included, as
 agreed upon m conferences.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

The ai'icie referring 70 ar official paper recently published in these col umns. meets ~isa .ne general app,ooa- ton of ,ne people, although it seemed to touch very tender spc, n ,he ex- posed cu'cie os contemporary. The article vas written wi.hou, any reference particularly 70 the paper which squirms the most over n The ns,urai suppesl- ton would oe ,ha; if paper IS to be designsied, arbitrarily. either oy the leg stature Of 5y territorial om ,la! as the "ofiicial paper.' that the Tucson Star would De entitled 70 the honor and einol- uments 10 he derived from IL The Star IS the leading democratic paper n the territory. as well as the largest, and, of course. ii the "ofEcial paper" IS 10 be de iefmined. as above. 2 democratic paper would naturally be selected The editor Of the Star has stood ,he brunt ot battle fos has party through thick and thin, often being made ,he target Of abuse, not only from his polisica. enemies. but from the press of his own party as well He has received nothing IT the way of legislative or political patronage from the territory. He has been a modes, candi- date for commissioner of immigration, bu, even though ,he law should not be repealed, 1t Is generally understood that he will not be the appcintee. In cons,d era,ior Of all these things. eve repeat, that II is bu, natural to suppose that she administration or legislature would des ignate the Star as the oticial paper, and vet we believe ,ha, Mir Hughes, who Is 2 consistent advocate of economy, wlli endorse cur proposition, thai ii an off cizl paper IS 10 h. established II should be done through bids 10 the lowest bid der for ail work to he performed
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

The governors message to the Four teenth Legislative assembly suggests that the assessors of thevarious counties be appointed. presumably, by the execuriye, and gives as reason for this departure from existing conditions thai assessors chosen by the people are apt to show favoritism. II suggests itself that an honest man will not show favoritism ID the performance O! his official duties. and long experience has taught thar, after all, the people are the best discum- Inators when 1t comes to a question oi honesty. Too much centralzaiion of Power D not good for a community which has is being by virtue of republ- can institutions and this truisfn constitu- ted the sum ,otal of what might he called the Jefersonian idea, The governor will de serve the appfoba,ion Of the peo pie of the territory if he does bis best towards carrying out all he advocates ip the interest of economy, but we are hardly prepared to give him the reins and cling to the dash board of his judar msnt in blind confidence In fact. we have an oid-fashioned beliet, founded on the history of this republic, that. after all, the people are generally about rght
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

I; is almost the unanimous sentiment Of the press Of this territory that the ei fee of commissioner O: immigration should De abolished h case the lesis- ia,ure should not abolish the offoe, the press. with one single exception, that has expressed a preference on ,he subject oi the appointment of commissioner. are unanimous in favor Of the appointmen, Of l. (. Hughes, editor of the Star The Citizen has tse following on the subject: If fhe office of commissioner of immigration IS to be maintained a, the expense of -he territory, !, should go 10 newspaper mar, and as that man must. in the nature of things, be a dem ocra,, VIC must ins;s, upon ,be appoint, men, of |. C. Hughes This IS the ubanimous demand of ,he press of the territory. demooFa, and republican alike. and se see 10 reason why this wish should no, De respected
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

This paper has neither time. space nor inclination 10 notice the snapping and snsrl'ns at ii ot our contemporary That habit has become chronic with that sheet. and should we stop to speak of or attempt 10 reply to ths venomous personal at taoks, our space could be filled wi,h that alone Any subject discussed in these columns of a political. social or business character which does no, meet the ap- provAl of the amIable editor of that Pa- per IS replied 70 by misrepresentation oI personal abuse. While ~illing to discuss. in digni6ed manner, any question Of public interest, we are n0 disposed to descend to :he level of our consempo- rary by making of these co'unnss sewer Of vile language and malice
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
nGvvs. sores Anp cosaMtmrs,

France is getting ready for war.
 The nercur, IS down to inc zero notch in Chicago
 A Polk county, Georgia. man IS living pleasantly ~i,h his .'ghth wife.
 Cholera has appeared in SlavoniAn town, and eight deaths are reported daily.
 According to the official asylum report lunscy n Massachusetts is on the in crease
 In value the railways of the country are nearly fifth of its entire property, and they employ directly tenth uf all persons engaged in profitable occupa- tons
 Patti never washes her face in water. Just think of that, now, She washes in cold cream, and that is the reason that her face is as free of wrinkles as her voice IS free of faults.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
TMAv vMsQvE VERDICT

The verdict of a pioneer Jury, recently published m ,hase columns, from Ban crcits history attracted the attention oi our tcwnsmsn. L. Fisher, ~ho was a, that time living at Aoerni, and was one of thc factors n th. incident referred 10. He says the Indian vas killed at a log ging camp, on the river, three miles from AlDerni. The owners O: the camp had been suffering from dep,edatious from ,he Indians stealing their potatoes The boss n! the camp asked the advice Of Mr Fisher, then young man, who ad- vised dose of p-ase from a shotgun The advicc was taken, and watch placed over the potato patch. Tho was instructed 10 shoo, low so ls not to Kill The Indians came. the wstehmsn fired ms pcase into the crowd, shcn one s' ,he Indians dropped On examination, 1t w-s found ,ha, he had killed him Alarmed 4, his 100 good success, he re- turned 10 camp and reported He was taken into custody and an examination vas had The jury. believing him jus uhable, determined 10 shield him, and brought in their verdict that 'the Indian mad been worried 10 death by dog. The magistrate, named Sprsught, ~hs was also interested in the company own ing ,he potatoes, wss no, sa,lsted with the verdict, wheu ne sent the jury back and they changed II to falling over a cliff Seeing that lt was useless 10 at temp, to obtain different verdict, the magistrate le, this he recorded and the man vas cleared.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

4 decision Of interest 10 railroads and to the travelling public was recently rem dered in a Pennsy ,aa S.s.. Ii.s thus summed ue ne PsiI.deIDhia Times; A siiosd company is not .s-ased 10 carry focal passenger on | through rain even if he has 'icke, .o his destination. Judge Furst has lus, had case in Huntington county that brought inc question up The plaintiff. who had ;lckt- from Hoiiijays5urg to Barre had nden ,o Tyrone. ,he las; stop of ,he through trains before passing Barre, and the conductor told him thar be ~culd have ,c ge, of 2, Tyrone or pay hi.::fare 70 .he nsx, stop, wtioh vas Petersburg. several miles beyond Barre The passenger refused ,o go or 10 pay, and vas elected. As he had ample notice that the train dic not stop al Barre. Judge Furst ruled ,hs, ,he conductor did riehr
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16


 A person ~ho claims 70 he in close communication w.a the powers .hst oe announces :nai N-. Parish ~iG no, -e- oeive ,hc appoin,men. oi commissioner Q. immigration. r1hl- se1tignen. has been so ostspo.en ara'ns: ,his appoint :ner, ,fa,. |, IS sa;r, he governor has conserted ,o weld 5. '. sai :cE.So his p.efcrerces. The same :nso.nan; ar ro.,rc-s -hz. an efFr-, r:'. De made n have Mr. Parish appointed as clerk oi .he d;s.r,l, cour; oi this Gi.tr;c: and as clerk of he supreme ooa.t. Time will ,c. xhe.he: ;h:s in!orma'ior iS ccrrec, or Cc.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

belous methods and escape punishment for his outrageous conduct, bu; he can not compel just and honest legislators of either P..nicA party to appropriate money 70 pay for his nefsnous work.
 His pc, scheme ~ill iA,l, and fl wi!l be a deserved Iehuse for bis infamous attack upon the characters o' upright and non est men. !, he has promised any big fees ,c attorneys or printers be wili nave ,c pay them himself. as the territory wili most decidedly decline 70 pay such hilis
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

were arrested fer robbins railroad ears. Yesterday they made sta,emen, th,, George W. Voyce. a member of the Eas, 5; Lotus police force. was the murderer and they ss~ him shoot Mir. Bowman. Veyce was induced 10 come to St Louis end taken 10 Furlongs office. where he wsa charged ~itb the deed. and where he underwent severe exam.nat,on. which resulted in Mr. Frank Bowman, sn of the murdered man, swearing out a warrant against him and he was lodged in jail.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

We have not seen any sts,emen, .c the contrary that the bills printed for ths legislature please everybody. The onl, point raised was that tbey are ne, being printed according 10 specifications invi; ing proposals. We do no, ever claim ,ha, they are no; printed according sc contract. as the specifications announced ID the advsrtisemen, asking ior proposal: may 10. have been ;he same as those m serted " ,he contrac,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

The talk n the newspapers 'ha, the house will withhold an appsoprAiion for the office of commissioner nf immigra- ton will in all probability, net be real ized The lac creating :he office pro udes for an appropriation for II. and ve doubt II the house could Il II wanted to. prevent an appropriation being made for the ofkce. Tvo bills have already been introduced. one m the house and one in the council. ,c amend the law bv cutting down the appropriation.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
rhe question who wii. be appo,n.e

The question who wii. be appointed commissioner O. immigration mas sim Inered down 10 L. (. Hughes or Tom Fansh. nAiie we prefer the former We WI! greatly niiss OFT guess 2: ne is no: se!' Jl; .n the cold. TO; because ne is ,hr nc>. Tns-. ru; because Parish wears tsc IIov--nrr', co!.lt and ,hc com-Inatlon nuccs ai,n m their business I, IS an chc- .nat could n. made nf vas, beneht t3 ths territory. bu, if, IS D oe used as apo..noai sinecurc, the legislature had oet'cr abolish r.-Giobe Silver Belt.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

A pill for :he relief of Johnny Dobb' has been prepared and wifl shortl, b. introduced in he lcs,sls,ure. lt pro Udes 10. :Ae plym-n, .: s.c monthly, by the ,c-Ilio-.s, :r-rsur-r. 70 the benc icizry. Some tEeive yea-s ago Johnny SaS crippled Tor lie IT figh: win Apaches, near For, Bose He is inoa pable Of performing manual labor, and the biil Tor his relief VII doubtless nee, .he approval cf majority af clr p-o -,'..
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
Col. E. G. Hatch and Hon. Nj.

Col. F. c. Hatch and Hon. Nj. w. Stewart, two Of the original directors c' the insane asylum. are in Prescott They express a desire 70 assist in every man
 ner the committee appointed by ths
 house 10 investigate the transactions o' the ald boord They claim, and ths JOURNAL MINER believes ,rushfully, thai the charges made against them were formulated merely for campaign purposes. Such being ;he case, they naturally no' desire a full and laI invcsti saiion. The attitude assumed by ;ae ex-directors o inc insane asylum should command the rcspec, and confidence of inc people o tue entire territory. They are no, only
 wiling, bu, eager, that their special acts should be thoroughly and mInuse!y in- ves.isa,ed by the duly elected represent s;iYes of ,he people They readily ac knowledge their responsibility to thc
 people whom they hay. served, and con sc;ous of their o~n Icoti,ude, court tne
 s,r.c,cst inquiry into their every ofhcia .-srsaCtion
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
ANsv the MovmonS

A Wilmington telegram says; after a long session the conference on the anti polyssmy bill reached a complete agree men, or the points oi difference be- tween the TWO houses Another meet ing will be held to perfect the phraseol. ogy of the bLl, which, t Is expected, ~ill be reported to the senate Monday. The exac, provisions of the measure cannot as ye, be obtained. It includes,
 however, what is regarded by the con- ferees as the best features Of the house
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

lt Is stated that water will be turned into the Buckeye Canal the lst of March It vii, be completed to the Hassayamps by that time. Dr. South one of the heavy owners Is now in this city. The body of land under the Hassaympa ex- tension IS magnificent The under ground flow of water from the Agua Fria will % long way in supplying this ca nal with an irrigating head.--Gazette.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
Muvde, VIII Out.

A St Louis telegram of the nth says; On the evening of the goth of November, 1883. Mir John B. Bowman. ex-mayor of Eas, St Louis. and one of the vealthiest and most prominent resi- dents of that city. vas sasassinated in front of his home. Some two weeks ago, Christian Schmidt and Wm. Banks,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
A no,;ceah,e f.a,ure ee all the s,o.

A noticeable feature Q! all the stock nils so far introduced is ,he provisions contained ID them for commissions, tray eling expenses. etc, and. n most oi them, Of publications in 'he 'offlcial pa p-r The sock interests of inc terri tory should bc granted all rhe protection enjoyed by any other industry or busI- ness l. is ore of inc most importsn, industries in ,he territory. lt pays a very large percentage of the taxes of the territory, and for these reasons, ss stated. al reasonable protection should ce thrown around I hy Jus. iess' enact nen,s. l. seems possible. however, 70 accomplish .his ~ithcu, the creation c' commissions innuuerable. whose duties II -,ll be principally 70 draw 'raveling expenses. etc, from ,he territorial ress
 iry. Le. .he pills under consideration oe subjected D the s.rictes; scrutiny and see rhs.he. ;sev can not De made 10 prove as effective v,.h commissions, ',ravelIns expenses and "ofhsial paper
 expenses dispensed EIlh.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
Brother Hughes. of the Tucson

Brother Hnghes. of the Tucson Star talks right out in mee,in" and reads ,ae no. act 10 10 a number ot the ooliers of the democratic party Among the number particularly called by name IS Thos F. farIfh, who is accused 0; doing the boiling act" in 1880 But then Mir. Hughes excuses him on that occasion on ,he grounds of his being a render:oot
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

printed for the legislature are not being printed 10 accordance with the specifications inviting proposals. The specifications called for the work to be done in long primer or small pics, ~rth a space Of two times tbe size Of the let ter .s width between the lines, and to be printed on foolscap paper. The bills are being prin:ed n ''pica" type on the cheapest, fiimsiess kind Of newspaper
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

Distriot Attorney Rouse informs he Citizen that he is well acquainted ~ith James L. Wright, Arizonas's new chief justice He reports him a resident O. Canolton. Mo, bachelor. g year of age, an able lawyer, big whole-sou,ed man. He has served ss state senator, and has alled various high offices with zeal and
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

The Gazette says that politics are at iow eob throughout the country. ii we except Prescott" If politics are other vtse than at low ebb in Prescott they must be one-sided politics and all with in ,he democratic camp.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
UuckIen's Arn,ca3SaIve

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Chspped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and posi- lively cures Piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or money refunded Price 9 cents per box. For sale by c. 5. Hutchinson.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

Governor Zu.iok is IT a quardary. He has arrived al point where he mus, choose between MT Parish and the dem- cratic patty. Wei. Gov, this is hard lines, truly. Ru. ~hy no, chuck 'em both overheard and give the people a chance.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
Aeedeh

There are still few delinquent sub scribers on our list, who we are again compelled to ssk to do what they can for Us in the way of settling their delin- quencies as We are in need of money at the present time.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
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,ur e,n,eunorarx lis

Our contemporary ;his norrin takes the republican senate cf New Jersey .o task for adopt ng the same tactics as the democrats cid in .he Indiana legislature. The revolutionary ' measures" os the Indiana democrA,s were, however, no, even remotely hinted at
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
Tn. srheme will m, work

The srheme v.ll no' work. The fourteenth legislature vil refuse 10 appropriate any money to attorney fees and for printing, etc, on account .of Gov Zulick's star chamber methods in removing Messrs. Hatch, Lincoln and Stewart rom ,he directorship os the insane asylum He may assail the characters of uprigb; citizens in he most unwatran,sble and vindic,Ive manner and so -i,hoa, the province of bis
 ~ -.- It. -,,-i;-. ,-I disoia~ he
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

Grover has vetoed anothef pension bill It was ''an act for the relief of de penden, parents and honorahly dis charged soldiers and sailors who are now disabled and dependen, upon their own labor for support,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

Fishers stock hi!l provides for five commissioners at salary ofSs per day, when on duty and the expenditure of $5,ooo 'ro carry out the provisions of this actr
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
IL would not ne doing NIT

IL would not De doing Nr. Strauss justice 10 legislat- him ou, of o@ce q onoe The bill abolishiIg the office Of superintendent Of public instruction should not. fl passed, take efrc, for as least one year. l: no; at the close Q. Mr. Strauss tern.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

The economy os the administration and its allies in the legislature seems to be of the kind .o economize in small matters toward the many and let a few have big slices of territorial pap.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

San Francisco papers announce that the bomb exploded in the Grand Opera house last week was not intended for any injury 10 Patti, as was ,eIegraphed
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

The code commission is shaping leg islstion very largely
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

As secretary Bayard Is not practical printer ty profession, we take the liberty .>-e ;..re,-,,rr hrrn without charge. oi
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

HE frix-s. ssios ntfEx xtc---.-.---.-----SsSa SsS ae Application fcf s<tes 10 cIuBs Sbsrfo s.r New Orleans
 For fErthsr Information write clearly, sfy- az full address. POSTAL NsrS>, firpi ss. Goney oFaers. or New York Exehs1ge .-a rdtnary letter. Currency oy E<na-s s ssr oar sxPense addressed
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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
Redemption af County wananls-

r WILL PAY, oS PRESERVATION, I'll following warrants en he GENERAL RCxO- s.r.es ly<s. varrsnss n 10 S12, inclusive.
 ROAD FUND. ell oc ss,Anding vsrrsnsA =
 coSslNsESr FUND. all eussssneisg ~ss- rants to date.
 The holders oi said waxrAnts arc hereby ns- tifeu that interest thereoe eeAsss frc9 tAe e.fc hereto s4xea, and u fks s.ms ts Boe presented within ten dave, ths f1nAs set s2Ass Io. t-eir redemp ptian viii hs applied to tes psyuf nt Of warranss next .n o-4er "a vece they rsys sssued ". c. b&shf0ao-
 Prescott. Feb. (. ,ss7. fss iss
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

The New York Mining Record seems to be making determined fight against Arizona.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
lGclSlAT1vg ECONOMY.

The democratic party came into power in this terruory through the campaign war whoop of economy This hobby has been ridden by them for years. When ,he campaign vas in progress all manner of promises were mace that If a majority o!the members Of the legisla- ture elected you'd he democrats that great reforms would he iususursted II the line ot economy. Tie first hil, -. SySn = sc5SSn.c msTrs m IT vas the bill to abolish the office of com
 missioner oi immigration. introduced 0v NIT. Trippel in the lower house. This body. true 10 the pledges made before election, of republicans and democrats alike. passed the measure ~ith one sin gle dissenting voice Representative Collins Of Mohsve voting nay.
 II has generally been understood that the hand Q. ,he governor was resting 50 heavily or the members of his party n the council, a nun Der of whom are sp- plicsns for appointments. that the bill could no, pass ;ha, body. How well grounded were these surmises was dem ons;,aied ,his morning. when the eii came up for final passage, and ~as de- seated by tie vote The president oi the council was paired with Mr. Bur dick. who vas absent. and who would have voted aye on the meas1re. Tke following shows the note in IFS trie light
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

Parish stock is dull and dropping.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16
Unprecedented Afuacti0n.
 Dye half a Million Distributed. ls';a,a saa n.s, easr,,

Incorporated In ls6s fer S Ds ba1s Legisi s;cre for educational sna chsrltxoie curposes-with capital of$s o1. .eAa-tS, ~b1ct Sdo~6,
 ,hise WAS made . par. Of the present Ss-AIs Classification adopted December za. A. D. is7s.
 The only Lottery ever voted or and endorsed by any State
 as never Heaies ar P~.fpsses
 1sr Grand single Nanzeer fsrawnxr will take place mon; fly and he semi annual Drawings regular 7 syt-y ain mon ns ,Jgne and Decem befl
 \ SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FORTUNE SECOND GRAND DRAWING Class B, IN rHk AoknEaY oy MUsIc Szw ORLKASS TUESDAY. MARCH IS, l,s7-2a21 Monthly Drawing
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-02-16

Silver ror9 in Ne~ York.